“Blem” or blemished bats are available when bats with a minor cosmetic inconsistency are produced.

These blemishes can be a paint discoloration, a paint run, a smudge, a logo that is off-center, a stencil outline of the logo that is too low or too high or a minor paint nick, but all of these bats still meet Rawlings’ high standards for quality. The integrity of a blemished bat is never compromised.

Leecounty of North Carolina bought a blem bat on sale for $29.95 and had the following to say in an online review: “I've used (the bat) mostly in the batting cages so far and have had no problem with it.”

Although the bat will perform to its capacity, the manufacturer’s warranty does not apply.

Blem bats are maple or ash. They have the word “BLEM” written on the barrel.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) for great deals on blem bats.